Description
Delicious stuffed jacket potatoes filled with a creamy cheesy mixture of mashed potato, sweetcorn, mixed peppers, and fresh herbs, baked until golden and crispy. A comforting and easy-to-make meal perfect for any day.
Ingredients
Scale
Potatoes
- 4 medium potatoes
Cheese and Vegetables
- 100g strong cheddar, grated, plus extra for topping
- 100g sweetcorn
- 100g mixed peppers, diced
Herbs
- Small handful fresh herbs (oregano, basil, coriander, dill, or thyme)
Instructions
- Prepare and bake the potatoes: Preheat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan)/gas mark 6. Bake the whole medium potatoes directly on a baking tray for about 1 hour until cooked through with crispy skins. Let them cool completely. This step can be done up to two days in advance.
- Cut and scoop the potatoes: Reheat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan)/gas mark 6. Carefully cut each potato in half. Using a spoon, gently scoop out the potato flesh without breaking the skins, creating potato ‘boats’. Place the scooped potato flesh into a mixing bowl.
- Mash and mix the filling: Mash the scooped potato until smooth and lump-free. Add the grated cheddar, sweetcorn, and diced mixed peppers, then mix everything thoroughly. Gently pick and chop the fresh herbs, then stir them into the cheesy potato mixture for extra flavor.
- Fill and bake the potatoes: Spoon the cheesy vegetable mixture back into the potato skins, dividing it evenly. Top each filled potato with a little extra grated cheddar. Place the stuffed potatoes on a baking tray and bake in the oven for 10-15 minutes until the cheese topping is melted and golden brown.
Notes
- The baked potatoes can be cooked up to 2 days ahead and kept refrigerated until ready to stuff and bake again.
- Use any combination of fresh herbs you prefer to customize the flavor.
- For a lighter version, substitute cheddar with a reduced-fat cheese.
- Ensure the potato skins remain intact when scooping to hold the filling well.
- This recipe works well as a vegetarian main or side dish.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 1 hr 15 mins
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Keywords: stuffed jacket potatoes, baked potatoes, cheesy stuffed potatoes, vegetarian potato recipe, easy dinner
